kvmb Chapter 104 stealing the spotlight
Chapter 104 stealing the spotlight
The speaker was none other than the renowned physician Hua Jinfang, whose face was filled with rapture.
Those around him looked at the divine doctor Erhua with utter astonishment.
What does it mean to have no regrets in this life after seeing this?
Could this elixir be real? After all, Hua Jinfang's obsessive and frenzied state couldn't be faked.
At this moment, Hua Jinfang wished he could pounce on it and snatch the longevity pill to examine it carefully.
After all, he had spent most of his life studying medicine and had also dabbled in alchemy, but all he could make were ordinary pills.
He had only learned about legendary elixirs like the Longevity Pill from medical books, but had never seen one in person.
At this moment, someone nearby said, "Dr. Hua, how can you believe such nonsense?"
"If there really were an elixir of immortality in the world, wouldn't that mean one could live forever?"
Many people shared this thought at that moment, and Li Furong and Ji Ruoyun looked quite displeased.
If it weren't for the fact that Doctor Hua was a famous doctor, they would have suspected that the other party was a shill hired by Ye Chen.
"Dr. Hua, don't believe this kid's nonsense. He's just spouting rubbish."
"This pill looks like it's made from dough balls. If you eat it, it'll probably give you diarrhea."
"That's right. If the Longevity Pill really existed, I would definitely keep it for myself. Why would I give it away?"
The people in the room clearly still didn't believe it, since if this thing were real, it would shake their worldview.
Moreover, many people have investigated Ye Chen and found him to be just an ordinary country bumpkin from the mountains. How could he possibly possess such a heaven-defying elixir?
Besides, even if it's true, that's 70 billion.
No one would give away something so precious.
Qin Zihao frowned as he looked at Ye Chen and the pills in Ye Chen's hand.
As the eldest son of the Qin family, his vision is naturally better than that of ordinary people.
Moreover, he had heard about the Ho family, the gambling tycoon of Macau.
There were even rumors within the industry back then about people wanting to buy the elixir of immortality.
In the Qin family of Kyoto, there was a so-called alchemist.
He had witnessed it when he was a child; they were always very mysterious, and everyone in the Qin family treated them with utmost respect.
It could even be said that they were always willing to grant any request; whatever they wanted, the Qin family of Kyoto would find a way to get it for them.
Qin Zihao even suspected that the Ji family whitening cream was also related to those so-called alchemists.
Therefore, he had a different opinion about the pills Ye Chen had, especially after Liu Wenwan expressed her opinion.
But how could Ye Chen have such a pill? If it could really extend one's life by ten years...
Let alone 70 billion, even if it were 100 billion or even 100 billion, countless people would fight tooth and nail for it.
Faced with the crowd's doubts, Hua Jinfang sneered and said, "What do you know!"
"The elixir of immortality has been recorded since ancient times, and prolonging life is not just empty talk. Do you think those emperors of ancient times were all fools?"
"Legend has it that Peng Zu lived to be eight hundred years old, thanks to taking longevity elixirs."
"In addition, many great Taoist alchemists lived to be over a hundred years old, and these are all recorded."
"How could you ordinary mortals possibly understand the profound mysteries of alchemy?"
Hua Jinfang then looked at Ji Ruoyun and Li Furong and said coldly, "Some people are blind to talent."
"Mistaking a treasure for trash, I, Hua Jinfang, hereby guarantee with my reputation that this elixir of immortality is indeed effective."
"If this elixir of immortality is fake, then I, Hua Jinfang, will withdraw from the medical profession and close my doors to the world!"
These words caused an uproar in the room; no one expected Hua Jinfang to say such a thing.
The Ji family members were filled with disbelief, their eyes practically popping out of their sockets.
With Hua Jinfang's endorsement, although people were unwilling to believe it, they had no choice but to believe it.
Some people's gazes toward the pill in Ye Chen's hand had changed.
Li Furong still refused to believe it, saying, "Even if such a pill really exists in the world, it's not something a country bumpkin like Ye Chen could produce."
"I think his elixir of immortality is probably a fake, something he was tricked into buying."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed again. At this moment, Zhao Tianlong spoke up: "If the Ji family doesn't want it, my Zhao family is willing to pay 80 billion to buy this pill."
These words immediately caused a sensation. Liu Wenwan's 70 billion was already unbelievable.
As a result, the Zhao family actually raised the price by 10 billion, which was practically a slap in the face for Li Furong.
However, when it came to someone like the head of the Zhao family, Li Furong could only force a smile and dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction.
Zhao Tianlong had witnessed Ye Chen's extraordinary abilities; how could something he took out with such care be fake?
In Zhao Tianlong's view, buying ten years of life with 80 billion yuan was a sure-fire way to make money.
Upon hearing this, Liu Wenwan smiled slightly and said, "Boss Zhao, this is a bit against the rules."
"I made the offer first. How dare you, the head of a family, try to take something from a mere woman like me?"
Zhao Tianlong remained unmoved and said, "Mr. Ye did not agree to sell it to me. Besides, the highest bidder wins. This has always been the case. How can you say that I am stealing something?"
The Ji family members at the table watched in disbelief as Zhao Tianlong and Liu Wenwan argued over a single pill.
Ji Xiaojun and Mei Ruofang's expressions were absolutely priceless; they were starting to realize what was going on.
Looking at the box containing the elixir of immortality in front of the Ji family's great-grandmother, his eyes were filled with shock.
However, Mei Ruofang thought of something and immediately said, "Since Patriarch Zhao likes it, I will decide to sell it to Patriarch Zhao."
Upon hearing this, many people realized what was going on, regardless of whether the statement was true or false.
Once the sale is completed and the money is in hand, it will be a meteoric rise for the Ji family.
Ji Xiaojun also realized what was happening and said, "That's right, Xiao Chen, I'll make up for this birthday gift for you later. As for the pills, let's sell them to Patriarch Zhao."
Hearing this, Ye Chen gained a new understanding of the shamelessness of his parents-in-law.
How dare they say such things? Ye Chen said coldly, "I have already given this to my great-grandmother."
"How to handle this should be decided by Great-Grandma. What right do you two have to say such things?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaojun and Mei Ruofang's expressions immediately froze.
Indeed, neither they nor others have the right to say that.
However, they were both very unhappy with Ye Chen's attitude.
Grandma Ji looked at Ye Chen with gentle eyes and a kind voice, and asked, "Where did you get this?"
Ye Chen smiled slightly and said, "I brought this with me when I came down the mountain. It was prepared for you by my master."
“My master rarely refines a batch, and when he came down the mountain, he picked out the best one and brought it with him specially.”
Upon hearing this, the great-grandmother of the Ji family immediately understood and said, "Since it is your master's intention, I am ashamed to accept it."
After saying that, he put the box into his arms. Upon hearing this, Qin Zihao's eyes showed even greater shock.
Zhao Tianlong, still somewhat unwilling to give up, said, "Mr. Ye, do you still have any of these Longevity Pills? If so, the price is negotiable."
Ye Chen said calmly, "Every year, the number of people who come to our mountain seeking elixirs could stretch from one end of the Great Wall to the other."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Tianlong immediately understood Ye Chen's meaning, gave an awkward smile, and remained silent.
Zhao Tianlong was still unaware of Ye Chen's background, but someone who could produce such a pill could not be simple.
Seeing that the great-grandmother of the Ji family had put away the pills, Ji Xiaojun looked somewhat disappointed.
Ji Xiaoren didn't want to dwell on these matters any longer, so he immediately said, "Now that all the guests are here, let's begin the feast."
As they were talking, the waiter quickly pushed the food cart up and served the dishes one by one.
As the banquet began, the atmosphere gradually became lively.
Some guests would intentionally or unintentionally toast Ye Chen and inquire about the Longevity Pill.
Seeing Ye Chen surrounded by a crowd, Ji Ruoyun's face turned extremely ugly.
After all, seeing Ye Chen steal the spotlight made him uncomfortable, and he always felt that the way those people looked at him was mocking!